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W. Boell, practical lithographer and engraver, 311 Walnut Street Philadelphia. [graphic] : Lithographic drawing, engraving & printing. Orders in all branches of the lithographic art executed in the best style
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Creator
Boell, William.
Title
W. Boell, practical lithographer and engraver, 311 Walnut Street Philadelphia. [graphic] : Lithographic drawing, engraving & printing. Orders in all branches of the lithographic art executed in the best style
Publisher
[Philadelphia: W. Boell]
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1863
Date
[ca. 1863]
Physical Description
1 print: lithograph mounted on album page; 9 x 13 cm. (3.25 x 5 in.)
Description
Tradecard illustrated with two female allegorical figures representing Prosperity (left) and Art (right). Figure of Abundance wears a Roman-style gown, with one breast exposed, and rests one hand on a cornucopia filled with fruits and grains. She leans toward the direction of Art who wears netting in her hair and a draped gown. She holds a paint brush in one hand and a palette in the other. She looks toward Abundance. Grass, twigs, and bushes surround the figures. Boell, a French-born lithographer, worked in New York 1854-1858 before relocating to Philadelphia, where he was active until the 1880s. He operated from 311 Walnut Street circa 1859-circa 1865.
Notes
Not in Wainwright.
Philadelphia on Stone
POSA 107
Forms part of Specimens Album [P.9349].
Subject
Boell, William.
Lithographers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Engravers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Art.
Prosperity.
Genre
Lithographs -- 1860-1870.
Trade cards -- 1860-1870.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| albums - Specimens Album [P.9349.151s]
Accession number
P.9349.151s
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